Tender Details
Sport & Recreation Plumbing Maintenance Services Panel
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
VP Reference #
VP514214
Buyers Reference #
Q123-2026
Opens
Tuesday 23 June 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Closes
Tuesday 21 July 2026 11:00 AM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Tuesday 21 July 2026 11:00 AM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Expected decision
Tuesday 28 July 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
Location
Greg Norman Dr
Hillvue, New South Wales 2340
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/
Business Info
Tamworth Regional Council is a local government area in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The area under administration is located adjacent to the New England Highway and the Main North railway line. It was established in March 2004 through the amalgamation of the former City of Tamworth with surrounding shires of Barraba, Manilla, Nundle and Parry.
Contact Details
The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion.
What the buyer is requesting
Details
Tamworth Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced plumbing contractors for appointment to the Sport & Recreation Plumbing Maintenance Panel.

The panel will provide reactive and planned plumbing maintenance services across Council's Sport & Recreation facilities, including open spaces, swimming pools and, from October 2026, the Tamworth Regional Sports Dome.

The panel contract will operate for a period of twelve (12) months. Contractors appointed to the panel may be engaged to undertake maintenance works throughout the Tamworth Regional Local Government Area.

Interested contractors are required to submit the completed Mandatory Submission Form and all required supporting documentation as detailed in the Request documentation.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
Tamworth Regional Council is seeking to establish a panel of suitably qualified plumbing contractors to provide reactive and planned plumbing maintenance services across Sport & Recreation facilities located throughout the Tamworth Regional Local Government Area.

Facilities serviced under this panel include swimming pools, sporting facilities, public amenities, open spaces and, from October 2026, the Tamworth Regional Sports Dome.

The panel arrangement is intended to provide Council with access to suitably qualified contractors capable of undertaking a broad range of maintenance plumbing works in a safe, compliant and professional manner.

Contractors must:

* Hold all relevant plumbing licences required to undertake the Services;

* Maintain Public Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance for the duration of the Contract;

* Demonstrate appropriate Work Health and Safety systems and procedures;

* Demonstrate appropriate environmental management procedures;

* Be capable of responding to maintenance requests across the Tamworth Regional LGA;

* Provide transparent pricing through nominated labour rates, travel rates and materials mark-up percentages; and

* Submit all mandatory documentation specified within the Request documentation.

Council intends to appoint multiple suitably qualified contractors to the panel.
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
Council is seeking to establish a panel of contractors that can provide reliable, safe and cost-effective plumbing maintenance services across Sport & Recreation facilities.

Desired outcomes include:

* Timely response to reactive maintenance requests;

* Consistent delivery of quality workmanship;

* Compliance with all applicable legislation, standards and Council requirements;

* Safe work practices and effective risk management;

* Clear communication with Council representatives;

* Transparent and competitive pricing;

* Accurate invoicing and supporting documentation; and

* Minimal disruption to facility operations and users.

The Contract will operate for a period of twelve (12) months.

Contractors appointed to the panel will be required to maintain all licences, insurances and compliance documentation for the duration of the Contract.

Rates submitted by the Contractor will remain fixed for the Contract Term unless otherwise agreed by Council.

Appointment to the panel does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work.

Council may engage any contractor appointed to the panel for works covered by the Contract.
Questions asked by the buyer
Question 1 - [Required]
Have you uploaded the completed Mandatory Submission Form?
Question 2 - [Required]
Have you reviewed the Technical Specification and Conditions of Contract and can comply with all requirements?
Question 3 - [Required]
Have you attached all mandatory compliance documentation specified in the Mandatory Submission Form?
Question 4 - [Required]
Do you hold all licences required to undertake the Services?
Question 5 - [Required]
Do you maintain Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million and Workers Compensation Insurance?
Question 6 - [Required]
Can you provide plumbing maintenance services throughout the Tamworth Regional Local Government Area?
Question 7 - [Required]
Do you acknowledge that appointment to the panel does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work?
Question 8 - [Required]
Do you acknowledge that works exceeding the approved cost cap require prior approval from an authorised Council representative?
Question 9 - [Required]
Will any subcontractors be used in connection with the Services?
Question 10 - [Required]
Do you acknowledge that subcontractors must not be engaged without the prior written approval of Council?
Question 11 - [Required]
Do you acknowledge that appointment to the panel may be suspended or terminated where licences, insurances or compliance requirements are not maintained?
Question 12 - [Required]
Do you acknowledge that you have reviewed the Conditions of Contract and agree to be bound by those conditions if appointed to the panel?
Attachments to this Request
Documents
3
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Building Trade, Repairs, Maint.
Categories selected
Categories
  • Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services
    1: Plumbing Maintenance Supplies & Services
Regions of Service
Locations
  • New South Wales
    1: Northern

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
Information requested
None...
Updates made to this Request
Updates
None...